Author Archive: DTM Legal
How to Deal with Personal Messaging At Work
Should employees only have eyes for work during working hours? Online communications have become an extension of us. During working hours many employees will have access to social media, messaging and other forms of communication as we aim to better … Read more…
Hoteliers: are your guests at risk?
The Sentencing Council recently published definitive guidelines on health and safety and food safety hygiene offences which will see a significant increase in the level of fines which can be imposed by the courts. The guidelines, which come into force … Read more…
How to deal with difficult team members
Difficult people exist in all walks of life. In many situations it is very easy to avoid communicating with difficult people by simply walking away. However, when managing a team, you may have to work closely with difficult people. Here … Read more…
North West Trio Team Up To Launch New Hospitality Association
North West restaurateurs and hoteliers are being invited to join a new association aimed at supporting businesses in the hospitality industry. Please follow the LinkedIn group and Twitter @NAHRAC_UK for all the latest news and updates including event information. The National Association … Read more…
DTM Represents Three of Super Seven creating jobs in North Wales in 2016
DTM Legal act on behalf of three of the ‘Super seven’ companies creating jobs in North Wales in 2016 and are proud to work with such dynamic, thriving businesses as identified in the below article in the region’s leading newspaper, … Read more…
New Year Resolutions – Time To Take Stock And Review
Regardless of whether you think resolutions are made to be broken, the New Year is a good time to reflect and take positive, proactive steps for the months ahead. Here are a few resolutions which we hope will inspire you … Read more…
DTM Legal Celebrate Bumper Year
DTM Legal is celebrating after enjoying a record-breaking, bumper year for the business, with over 200 new client wins. The firm, which serves a corporate base across the North West, North Wales and beyond, works with clients from the manufacturing, healthcare, property, … Read more…
Important things to consider when hiring
No matter the nature of your business, a key part of any company’s success is having quality employees to help run the company and facilitate its growth. Finding the right employees can be a taxing challenge and often more difficult … Read more…
Choosing the Right Business Partner
Business owners with ambitions to grow their business should always be open to the possibility of taking on a business partner. The advantages of bringing in a new business partner are numerous and include greater the opportunity for new … Read more…
DTM Legal expands team with new partner
DTM Legal has strengthened its team across the North West with two new appointments. Philip Whitehurst will join the firm as a Partner in the Corporate and Commercial Team in the firm’s Liverpool office, while Lucy Nelson joins the Chester office … Read more…
DTM Legal North Wales Business Whitepaper
Welsh Government Biased and Not Doing Enough, say North Wales Businesses Introduction In November 2015 law firm DTM Legal, in partnership with the North Wales Chamber of Commerce, carried out a study of 50 businesses in North Wales. This … Read more…
“Tis the Season”…To create a to do list. Is your office ready?
At this time of year it is really handy to have a ‘to do’ list to ensure you don’t forget to do anything important, like tell people when your business will be closed. Even the main man, Santa, uses one … Read more…
Cheshire Care Homes Sale
Care homes operator Kingsley Healthcare has continued its rapid expansion with the multi-million pound purchase of two private nursing homes in Cheshire owned and run by Rhiannon and David Walker and their two daughters. DTM Legal, led by Head of … Read more…
Having trouble with suppliers? Here’s how to make things easier…
We have all been there. The disappointment of your order not quite being what you expected. Whether it arrives via online shopping or the newest restaurant in town, it happens. Often the answer is simple, send it back or order … Read more…
Websites – Keeping it Legal
There is an ever increasing need for an online presence for all businesses large or small. Utilised correctly, a company website can drive the brand of a business, offer 24 hour access for customers and act as a forum to … Read more…
A Developer’s Guide to the Community Infrastructure Levy
The Community Infrastructure Levy (“CIL”) is a tool that Local Authorities in England and Wales can use to charge developers on new developments in their area. The CIL was initially introduced by the Planning Act 2008 updated by Regulations and Guidance. … Read more…